Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
2.97-3.033.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0060.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Manifestation