Astrology
Origin
Brazil
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.97-3.03
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
4.5-57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
visible
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.006
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Enhances mental clarity
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Spiritual Awakening