Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White, Yellow
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.63.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3-43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5851.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Evolution
Divine Guidance