Origin
Sri Lanka
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, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Absent
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.7801.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Peace