Origin
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Origins: Russia
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
-
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
Pisces
Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
8.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.739-1.7701.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Aids in grounding and protection
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Protection