Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Brazil
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White
Brown, Yellow, 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
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.33.06-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
visible
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0160.027-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances mental clarity
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Joy