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
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
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Saturn
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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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
67-8.5
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
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Patience