Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
China
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green, Yellow, Colorless, Grey, Brown, White, Red
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
2.98-3.106.5-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
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
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous, Subadamantine
Pleochroism
weak to none
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6462.042-2.059
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Transformation