Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Canada, Russia
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
White
Brown, White
For which Rashi?
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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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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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
8.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.678-1.758
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Self-Reflection
Healing
Physical healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Self-Reflection