Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.32.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Weak
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0160.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Awareness
Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance & Clarity
Spiritual Protection