Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
USA, Mexico
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Streak
White
Greenish, gray
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
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Planet
Venus, Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
Gold
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Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
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Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
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Powers
Protection, Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
Taurus
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Talisman
Gemini
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.19-3.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Pale green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.671-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Grounding