Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Yellow
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
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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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.70-4.105.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.060.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Happiness
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Balance & Clarity