Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
White
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
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
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Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
none.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.583-1.614
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Creativity