Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Patience
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Patience