Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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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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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
5.9-6.32.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
weak to none
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0160.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Peace