Origin
Canada
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, Red, White, Green, Reddish, 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
3.89-4.182.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.687-1.7231.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.020-0.030
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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
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Peace
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Peace