Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Green, Grey, White
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
2-2.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Love