Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
USA
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Greenish, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
Green
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
2.98-3.103.32
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Empowerment