Origin
China, South Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Bast
Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
Protection, Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Abundance