Origin
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Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White, gray
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
2.7-3.32.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Even
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.06
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong
weak to none
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.03-0.070.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace