Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Australia
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.032.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
{001} Poor
none
Mohs Hardness
72.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0060.156
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
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Purity