Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Brown
Green
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Isis
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.21.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0830.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Health