Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Air, Earth
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Faint
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.827-1.879-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
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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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Aids in digestion and metabolism
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Balance