Origin
China, South Africa
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
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
-
-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.90-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.621-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Mental Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Heart Healing