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, Russia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Black, Green, gray
Streak
White
gray, Green
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
2.98-3.103.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
65-6
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
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.652-1.699
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Manifestation