Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
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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
Isis, Bragi
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Absent
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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none.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Motivation
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Creativity