Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Brownish, Red
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
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.8491.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Vitality
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Love