Origin
Afghanistan, 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, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.86-2.942.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None observed
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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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
Good
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
Harmony
Peace