Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green, Brown, Colorless, gray, Yellow
Streak
White
Brownish, 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
2.98-3.103.55-3.73
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
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
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.730-1.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Helps in digestion and alleviates indigestion
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Abundance