Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
none.
weak to none
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Promotes mental clarity
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Peace