Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Artemis
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
5.9-6.32.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
4.5-56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0160.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Harmony