Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Russia
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
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Element of Planets
Earth
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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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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
-9999
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
-9999
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Na,Ca)2BeSi2(O,OH)7
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.602
-9999
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070
-9999
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Transformation