Origin
Vietnam
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, orange
Green
Streak
White
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.322.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6751.571-1.597
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spiritual Enlightenment