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
White, Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Protection
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
2.98-3.102.60-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
63-4
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
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.486-1.658
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.160-0.172
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Emotional balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Emotional Balance