Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Blue
Streak
White
Blue
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
2.97-3.033.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{001} Poor
Imperfect in one direction
Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.607-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0060.065
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
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Communication