Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Brown
Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Black
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
2.98-3.105.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
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
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6462.190-2.457
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.083
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentWalter Schumann
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
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Balance