Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Red, Brown, Violet
Streak
White
Black
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
2.98-3.105.06-5.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Poor on [111].
Mohs Hardness
63-3.25
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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
Cu5FeS4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
Weak
Dispersion
0.01-
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.646-9999
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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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
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Creativity