Origin
Pakistan
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, 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
Sectile
-
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.392.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
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Refractive Index
1.56-1.601.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0200.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Peace