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, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
65.5-6.5
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
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Spiritual Protection