Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Aries
Planet
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Mars
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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Black Madonna, Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.032.63-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{001} Poor
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Opaque
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.54-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.006-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Opaque
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
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Detoxification