Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
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Yellow
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.50-2.802.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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-
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.531-1.6001.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0370.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Abundance