Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
USA
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
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
5.9-6.35.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None
Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
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Dispersion
0.040.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.918-1.936-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
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
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Grounding