Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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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-
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
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
8.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.009-0.010
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
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Perception
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Self-Realization