Origin
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Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.362.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0250.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Courage