Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Brown
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.23.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Good in one direction
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al2SiO5
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Trichroic
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.083-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Inner Peace