Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Madagascar, Sri Lanka
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
2.98-3.103.80
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Indistinct
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
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.780
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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
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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
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Qualities Associated
Peace
Grounding