Origin
Mexico
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, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Brownish, Yellow
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
6.8-7.12.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
C20H36
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.150.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.4161.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0660.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Peace