Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
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Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
Streak
Reddish, White
White
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
3.48-3.603.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
slight in colored varieties
Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.703-1.752
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.004-0.006
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0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Transformation