Origin
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Switzerland
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, 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
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6041.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Peace