Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
8.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Harmony