Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Awakening