Origin
Brazil
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Yellow, Brown, gray, Greenish
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.83-3.892.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.633-1.8751.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.2420.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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
Confidence
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace