Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
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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
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.625.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Balance & Clarity