Origin
China, South Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Brown
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, gray
Streak
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White, Brownish
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Bast
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.646.86-7.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Adamantine, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
Dispersion
0.010.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.990-2.105
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.096-0.098
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Focus
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation