Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.784.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6022.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
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
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Psychology
Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Awareness