Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Brown
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
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
5.22.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0830.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Peace