Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Venus, Mercury
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
Gold
-
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
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Hard
-
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-84
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
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
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection