Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Balance
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Love