Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
White, Yellow
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
2.2-2.63.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
None
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
3-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
moderate
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5851.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Spirituality
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Evolution
Strength