Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White, Colorless
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
3.20-3.503.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
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, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.105-0.135
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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
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Manifestation