Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.905.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.6042.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Grounding