Origin
Sri Lanka
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, Brown, Black
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Brown
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
2.97-3.142.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.020-0.030
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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
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Peace