Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.752.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Colorless
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.623-1.7281.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0280.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Centering