Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
China, South Africa
Color
Brown
Yellow, Brown
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Leo, Capricorn
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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Bast
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.22.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good in one direction
Indiscernible
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
SiO2
Luster
Resinous
Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Opaque
Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.534-1.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.083-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection