Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
Reddish, White
White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
-
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.20-3.50
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.685-1.707
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.006-0.018
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Self-Esteem
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
-