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
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus, Mercury
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
Gold
-
Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Isis
Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
-
Powers
Protection, Love, Courage
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
Taurus
-
Talisman
Gemini
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
Hard
-
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.26-3.41
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-8.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.669-1.723
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.011-0.037
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Love
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Patience