Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Colorless, Yellow
White, Reddish
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
2.59-2.602.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6-74.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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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
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Optimism