Origin
Southern and central Africa
India
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
Blue, Greenish
Streak
White
Blue, 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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.752.25-2.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
63-4
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
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Colorless
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.623-1.7281.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0280.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Communication