Origin
USA
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.1772.90-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.621-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Mental Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Heart Healing