Origin
China, South 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
Yellow, Brown
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Bast
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Peace