Origin
USA
Brazil
Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
Streak
Yellow, yellowish orange
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-5.902.92-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
43.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Very weak
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Dispersion
0.160.03
0.005
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Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Translucent
Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.509-1.720
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0160.191
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Calming
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Relaxation