Origin
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USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Red, Brown
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
White
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
42.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.9401.627-1.639
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Awakening