Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Italy
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, orange, Red
Streak
Reddish, White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.355-3.433
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
In thick sections
Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.690-1.705
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Esteem
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Harmony