Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Grey, Green
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
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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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.682.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
8-8.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.719-1.7391.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Peace