Origin
Madagascar
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
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
2.85-3.002.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
weak to none
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6391.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0390.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Wisdom
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Peace