Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.9-6.32.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
4.5-57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.627-1.639
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0160.006
0
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Spiritual Awakening