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, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray
Streak
White
Yellow
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
2.98-3.105.5
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
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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,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.993-2.02
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Vitality