Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White
Brown
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
2.98-3.104.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
65.5
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
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
none.
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6462.08-2.16
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
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
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Protection