Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
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Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Colorless, gray, White
Streak
White
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.33-2.37
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.543-1.631
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.071-0.074
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Clarity