Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Russia
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Violet, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Minerva
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.032.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0060.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Transformation