Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
Brown, Yellow, White
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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Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.251.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.492
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.027-0.042-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Enhances mental clarity
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Spiritual Growth