Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Australia, Mexico
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Blue, Violet, orange
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.106.30-6.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
63-3.5
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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
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.877-1.894
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.017
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Peace