Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Protection, Psychic Power
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
3.69-3.812.65
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}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
8.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Abundance