Origin
Brazil, Origins: Brazil, Bolivia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
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Brownish, Red
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo
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Planet
Mercury
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
Healing
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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
2.655.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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visible
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5532.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Balance
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality