Origin
Brazil
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Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Streak
Brown, Yellow, White
White, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.7-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Even
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on the {001}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-52.5-3.0
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
Strong
Dispersion
0.03-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.565-1.625
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.03-0.07
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Enhances mental clarity
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Grounding