Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.59-2.603.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6-74-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
none.
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Inner Peace