Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
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
-
Solubility
-
Durability
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
weak to none
Dispersion
0.01
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Refractive Index
1.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace