Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Balance
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Centering