Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Isis
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.69-2.72
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
8.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.554-1.573
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Magic