Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
2.59-2.603.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
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
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love