Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Imperfect on the [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)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
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
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Promotes mental clarity
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love