Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
China, Pakistan
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
2.98-3.103.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
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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
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
weak to none
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.643-1.703
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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
0.020-0.0300.020
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Creativity