Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.103.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
5.5-64-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al2SiO5
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.030-9999
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Balance
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Inner Peace