Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Blue, Green, Colorless
Brown
Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Black
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.705.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
-99996-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
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Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6402.190-2.457
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.054-0.0750.083
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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
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Psychology
Hope
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Balance