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
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
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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
2.67-2.782.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Absent
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection