Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Italy, Russia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
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
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.70-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
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
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.88-1.94
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.057
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
Positivity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Empowerment