Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
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, White, 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
2.72-2.752.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael 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
colorless.
weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.561-1.5831.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0110.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Peace