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, pink, rose, 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
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.772.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich 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
1.735-1.7561.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.017-0.0190.020-0.030
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
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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
Heart Chakra
Peace