Origin
Mozambique, Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Greenish
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Yellow
White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.37-2.451.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.080.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Peace