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
Yellow, Green, Black
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish
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
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.1-4.32.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.070.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
-99991.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Positivity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Peace