Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Madagascar
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
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
2.60-2.903.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Balance