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
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, Red
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
2.98-3.105.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
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
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
weak to none
visible
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6462.849
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
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
Vitality