Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.811.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
8.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.036
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
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Health