Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Russia
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Earth
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
3.69-3.813.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
8.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Renewal
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Love