Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, White
For which Rashi?
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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
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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
3.69-3.813.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
8.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation