Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus, Mercury
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
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
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
Hard
-
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Psychic Abilities