Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
Streak
Brownish, Yellow
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
6.8-7.13.13-3.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
C20H36
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Colorless
Dispersion
0.150.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.4161.623-1.728
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0660.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Happiness