Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.98-3.102.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
67
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
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Abundance