Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, gray, Greenish
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Streak
White
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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
3.83-3.892.50-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.633-1.8751.531-1.600
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.2420.004-0.037
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Grounding
Creativity