Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Vitality