Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.9-6.32.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0160.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Harmony