Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
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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
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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
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
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-
Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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none.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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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
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity