Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
8.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.007-0.013-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Focus
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Protection