Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
India, Canada, Brazil
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, Blue, Brown
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
2.98-3.102.30-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
64.5-5
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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
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
weak to none
Dichroic (colorless)
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.530-1.543
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.000-0.003
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and intuition
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Spiritual Connection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Connection to Spiritual Guides