1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Endurance, Meditation, Love
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.603.53-3.65
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.71-1.74
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Triclinic
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Color grading system
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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