Origin
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
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, Red, Brown, Green, gray
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
3.28-3.382.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on [110]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.013-0.0200.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Peace