Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Brown
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.22.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.030.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0830.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Centering