Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray
Streak
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Yellow
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Neptune, Tiamat
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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
2.60-2.905.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.993-2.02
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.003-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Vitality