Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
White
Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-75.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.500
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Isometric
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
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Clarity