Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Madagascar
Color
Yellow
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
-
Reddish, Brown
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
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Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Persephone, Mercury
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
-
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Creativity
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Balance