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
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Greenish, gray
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
3.17-3.242.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
9-9.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.100.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.648-2.6911.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
6H polytype
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0430.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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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
Clarity
Peace
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Peace