Origin
USA
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Brown
Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Black
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1775.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.563-1.5932.190-2.457
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.083
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Balance