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, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
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
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich 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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Energy