Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Madagascar
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Red, Colorless, Yellow, 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
3.34-3.44
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
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
1.684-1.694
Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070
-9999
Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Psychology
Love
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Energy Amplification