1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: blue, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 8.5, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O3, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma. Bluish stones are most valuable. Prices for chrysoberyls grow rapidly with weight, and clean stones bigger than 15 cts are rare and therefore an excellent investment.
1.2 Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.69-3.81
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
none
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
BeAl 2 O 4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.746-1.763
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.007-0.013
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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