Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
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, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Leo
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.652.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
001
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.53-1.551.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Empowerment
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Peace