Origin
Spain
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Black
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
2.92.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
26
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Cacoxenite, Rutile, Geothite, Lepidocrocite
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.519-1.5211.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0090-0.01000.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Peace