Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
-
Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Gaia
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.96
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
65
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.550
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.091
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Harmony