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
Red, Brown
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
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
42.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.9401.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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
Aids in 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
Emotional Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Peace