Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
yellowish orange
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.795.90-6.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.52.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Distinctly trichroic
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.4922.31-2.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Passion