Origin
Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Brown
Reddish, 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
2.97-3.143.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Manifestation