Origin
USA
Brazil
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White
Brown, Yellow, 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
-
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1773.06-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
visible
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.027-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Joy