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
Green
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
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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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
-
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Spiritual Enlightenment
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Enlightenment
Peace