Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Russia
Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.97
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
66
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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
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Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
weak to none
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.607
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Protection