Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
none.
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Promotes mental clarity
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Centering