Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Blue
For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Earth
Powers
Healing
Protection
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1,1 basal.
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.763
1.655-1.909
Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.013
0.108-0.254
Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Emotional healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Emotional Healing