Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Colorless, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.95-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
None
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.658-1.673
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.010-0.011
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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Peace