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, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Colorless
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
3.03-3.182.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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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
Self-Exploration
Peace