Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
White
Blue, 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
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric
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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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Clarity