Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Australia
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
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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Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.662-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.013-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Love