Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
USA
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Streak
Reddish, White
Yellow, yellowish orange
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.605.50-5.90
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Very weak
Dispersion
0.050.16
0.005
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Transparency
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9902.013-2.029
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.016
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
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