Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Mexico
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
Brownish, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.106.8-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
63-4
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
C20H36
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
weak to none
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Dispersion
0.010.15
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6462.416
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.066
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Creativity