Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
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Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Air, Earth
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81-9999
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}
None
Mohs Hardness
8.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O
Luster
Vitreous
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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
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Refractive Index
1.746-1.763-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.013-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Aids in digestion and metabolism
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Emotional Balance