Origin
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Origins: Russia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
8.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.739-1.7701.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Aids in grounding and protection
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Psychic Abilities