Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
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Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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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Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.36
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
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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
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
weak to none
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.518-1.561
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.025
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Clarity