Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green, Yellow, Red
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.28-3.32
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
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
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.593-1.596
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.001
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Personal power
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Vitality