Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Mexico
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Blue, Black
Streak
White
Grey, Black, gray
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
Flexible
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.814.6-4.76
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}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
8.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Marked
Dispersion
0.020.08
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.45-2.62
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.013-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation