Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
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
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
weak to none
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
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
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Centering