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
Brown, Colorless, Green
Streak
White
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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
2.98-3.103.14-3.25
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
66-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.658-1.678
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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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
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Psychology
Peace
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
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