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, Italy
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
White, Reddish
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
2.98-3.102.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
64.5
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
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Optimism