Origin
Brazil
Brazil
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, 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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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.92-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
4.5-53.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.509-1.720
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.191
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Enhances mental clarity
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Relaxation