Origin
Brazil, Origins: Brazil, Bolivia, India
Switzerland
Color
Yellow
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
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White, gray
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
-
-
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
2.653.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
-
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Balance
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection