1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
Blue, Blue, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60Not Available
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.54-1.56
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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