Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Colorless, Greenish, Green, gray, Yellow
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
2.97-3.033.21-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0060.006-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Empathy