Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Mozambique, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Greenish
Streak
White
Yellow
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
2.98-3.10-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
65.5-6
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
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6462.37-2.45
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.08
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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Soothes the digestive system
Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Creativity