Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Greenish
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
2.98-3.103.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
66-7
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
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.657-1.681
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.014-0.016
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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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Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Eases stomach and digestive issues
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Love