Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, 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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.3922.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Faint
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Spiritual Protection