Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Balance
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Harmony