Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
White
Grey, Yellow, gray
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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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.753.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
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
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Colorless
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.623-1.7281.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0280.027-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Emotional Balance