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
Grey, Green
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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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.51-2.63
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
62.5-4.5
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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
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.530-1.575
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.001
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Flexibility