Origin
Mexico
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
White, Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.58.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.060.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.708-1.7221.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0500.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Joy
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Transformation