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, Australia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green
Streak
White
Yellow, Green
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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HCl soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.71
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{10 1 1} Good
Mohs Hardness
64.5-5
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
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.830
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.220
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Positivity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Peace
Healing