Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.032.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0060.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Vitality