Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
weak to none
Dispersion
0.700.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Peace