Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Switzerland
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.009-0.015
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
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Protection