Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
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
5.9-6.33.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
None
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.0160.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Inspiration
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Inspiration