Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
8.57-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Patience
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Patience