Origin
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Origins: Russia
Russia
Color
Green
Violet, Brown
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
Venus
Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Earth, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Minerva
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Love
Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
8.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.739-1.7701.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Aids in grounding and protection
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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-
Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Transformation