Origin
Canada, 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
Green, Yellow, Red
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
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
3.28-3.322.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.593-1.5961.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0010.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Personal power
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Peace