Origin
Australia
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Red, White, gray, Black
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Brownish, Black
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
NiAs
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong (reflected light)
weak to none
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
-99991.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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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
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Peace