Origin
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Pakistan
Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.08-3.122.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6771.56-1.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.019-0.0250.010-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Peace