Origin
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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, Yellow, Red, Green, Violet, Greenish, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.98-3.10
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
3.5-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3
(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
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.5329-1.53471.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Peace