Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Brown
Yellow
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
5.22.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good in one direction
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.544-1.553
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0830.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Abundance