Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Italy, China
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Colorless, White, Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.09
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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
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Mohs Hardness
68
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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
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
weak to none
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.672-1.676
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.019-0.021
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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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
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