Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.033.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Poor
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
77.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.0060.019-0.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Communication