Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green
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
2.98-3.103.20-3.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect
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
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.674-1.764
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.014-0.016
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Emotional Healing