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
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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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
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Empowerment