Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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
5.9-6.33.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0160.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Grounding