Origin
USA
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Colorless, Greenish, White, Yellow
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.902.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.595-1.6041.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.020-0.030
0
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
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Peace