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, Green, gray, White
Streak
White
gray, White
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.15-3.259
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Weak to moderate
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.625-1.718
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
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
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Protection