Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.262.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(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
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Peace