Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Streak
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Brown, Brownish, Yellow
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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Solubility
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HCl soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.27-4.29
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Waxy
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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VisibleArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5432.26-2.398
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.138
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Emotional Healing