Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Italy, Russia
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
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
2.97-3.033.70-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Poor
none
Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.88-1.94
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.0060.057
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
Positivity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Empowerment