Origin
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.122.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
7.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6771.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.019-0.0250.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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-
Psychology
Harmony
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Centering