Origin
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Switzerland
Color
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.363.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.656-1.7041.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0120.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection