Origin
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.123.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6771.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.019-0.0250.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Energy