Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
2.552.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(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
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace