Origin
Brazil
Canada
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Colorless
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.122.72-2.83
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Good on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.509-1.7201.610-1.647
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.1910.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Inner Peace