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
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.502.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66
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10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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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
Optimism
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Peace