Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
2.2-2.62.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5851.538-1.560
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Evolution
Grounding