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
Colorless, Brown, 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
2.67-2.782.62-2.67
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.538-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Harmony