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, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Leo
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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Protection
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
2.98-3.102.62-2.65
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
001
Mohs Hardness
66
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
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.53-1.55
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent to translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Joy