Origin
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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, Grey, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, Violet, Red
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Greenish, 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
-99992.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
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10
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Chemical Composition
FeAsO4·2H2O
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
-99991.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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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
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing & Clarity
Peace