Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
White
White
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
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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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
none.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Creativity