Origin
Italy, Russia
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.060.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0570.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Positivity
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Spiritual Awakening