Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Austria
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Green, Brown, Colorless, Greenish, gray, Yellow, White
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.30-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.614-1.636
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.022
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Inner Peace