Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
none.
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Promotes mental clarity
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Courage