Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
Reddish, White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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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
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Specific Gravity
5.23.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0830.105-0.135
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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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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Strength
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Manifestation