Origin
Sri Lanka
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, gray
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
White, Brownish
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
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.86-7.032.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-77
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10
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Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.070.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.990-2.1051.627-1.639
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.096-0.0980.006
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
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Focus
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Spiritual Awakening