Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
yellowish orange
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
2.67-2.785.90-6.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Distinctly trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6022.31-2.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Passion