1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Wealth
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.601.54-1.55
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Poor
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
none.
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.64-1.69
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.036
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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