Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.904.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6042.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.296
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
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Awareness