Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
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, pink
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Pluto, Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Love
Peace