Origin
Southern and central Africa
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, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
3.10-3.202.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.020-0.030
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
Self-acceptance
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Peace