Origin
Italy, Russia
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
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
3.70-4.102.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0570.020-0.030
0
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
Positivity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Peace