Origin
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.08-3.123.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
7.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6771.885-1.990
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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
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.019-0.0250.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Manifestation