Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
China, South Africa
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Yellow, Brown
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Leo, Capricorn
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
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Deities
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Bast
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.58-2.64
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}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
8.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Silky
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
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.534-1.540
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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Aids in 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
Courage
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Protection