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
Red, Violet, Blue, Colorless, Yellow, White
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
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.62.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.4671.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.02700.020-0.030
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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
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Stress Relief
Peace
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Peace