Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
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
2.98-3.103.28-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery, Fibrous
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
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
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.652-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.013-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Soothes the digestive system
Psychology
Peace
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Abundance