Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Canada, Australia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Brown, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, gray, Violet
Streak
White
Yellow, 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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.0-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
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
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Strong: pale yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.615
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.021
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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
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Self-Discovery