Origin
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Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
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
3.32-3.433.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0060.105-0.135
0
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
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation