Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
India, China
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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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insoluble
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
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
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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
S8
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.646-9999
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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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
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Protection