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
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
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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
Isis, Bragi
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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
Motivation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Peace