Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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
2.98-3.102.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
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
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Balance
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Heart Healing