Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Madagascar
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
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
2.98-3.103.84
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
67.5-8
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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
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.79-1.807
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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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
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Balance