Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
White
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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
2.60-2.903.17-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
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Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.665-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Optimism
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Creativity