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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma

1.2 Color

Green

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Venus

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Love

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Not Available

2.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.739-1.770
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Alexandrite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Alexandrite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Alexandrite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Alexandrite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Alexandrite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Alexandrite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil, Brazil, Burma, Burma, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Color: color change, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Density: 3.68 3.80, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, Hardness: 8, India, Madagascar, Madagascar, Origins: Russia, red or brown (incandescent light), Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tanzania, Zambia and Zambia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green.
  • Chemical Formula: BeAl 2 O 4.
  • Powers: Love.