Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, USA, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, White, Colorless, pink, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius
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
-
-
Deities
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Ra
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.813.49-3.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
[001] Perfect
Mohs Hardness
8.58
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.606-1.644
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Energy
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Energy