Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Yellow
Streak
White
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.033.69-3.81
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
78.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.739-1.770
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0060.007-0.013
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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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Optimism