Origin
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.123.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
7.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6771.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
cubic
Birefringence
0.019-0.0250.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Psychology
Harmony
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Inspiration