Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Mexico
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Blue, Violet, orange
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.206.30-6.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.877-1.894
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.017
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Peace