Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
3.48-3.603.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.028-0.030
0
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
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Transformation