Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
Green
Streak
White
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.752.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
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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,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Colorless
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.623-1.7281.571-1.597
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.028-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Spiritual Enlightenment