Origin
Austria
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, orange, gray, Green
White, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
2.280-2.405
1.560-1.571
Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.122
0.008-0.014
Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Psychology
Confidence
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Confidence
Protection