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
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, Red
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.785.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
visible
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6022.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Vitality