Origin
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Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Brown, Green, Yellow
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Green, Brownish
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.92.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None observed
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
36
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
weak to none
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.1701.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1500.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Peace