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
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.79-3.94
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
64
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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
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.670-1.734
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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
0.020-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Peace
Emotional Healing