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
White, Blue
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
-
Planet
Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.702.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
-
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Emotional balance
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Peace