Origin
Canada, 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
Brown, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, gray, Violet
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Yellow, 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
3.0-3.52.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.6151.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0210.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Discovery
Peace