Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow
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Streak
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio
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Planet
Jupiter
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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
Persephone, Mercury
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.652.50-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
75-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.531-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0090.004-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Abundance
Creativity