Origin
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
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, 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
3.79-3.942.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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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
Emotional Healing
Peace