Origin
Brazil
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Yellow
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
insoluble in water
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.202.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Abundance
Calming
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Spirituality