Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
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
2.98-3.102.65
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
67
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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
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.544-1.553
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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
0.020-0.0300.009
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentWalter Schumann
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
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Clarity