Origin
USA
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
White
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.28-4.425.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
colorless.
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0120.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Balance & Clarity