Origin
Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.203.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Abundance
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Psychic Abilities