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
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
White
Brown, 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
2.98-3.103.2-3.4
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] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
63
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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
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
weak to none
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.12
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.678-1.758
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.050
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Self-Reflection
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Self-Reflection