Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Greenish, Yellow, White
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, orange
Streak
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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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.183.87-4.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Very weak
Dispersion
0.030.20
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.665-1.6672.583-2.741
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.117
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Transformation