Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Brown
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, 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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.22.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0830.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Translucent
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Spiritual Protection