Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.3923.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Faint
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.042-0.051-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Inner bridges
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Inner Peace