Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Leo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.62-2.65
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}
001
Mohs Hardness
8.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.53-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Joy