1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
1.2 Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
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1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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2
10
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
3.3 Dispersion
0.04
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.918-1.936
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1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.016
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available