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
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Black, Red, Brown
Streak
White
Brown, Red
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
2.98-3.103.19-3.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{110} good
Mohs Hardness
65-6
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
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
x=yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.692-1.734
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.0294-0.0452
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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
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Transformation