1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: blue, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 8.5, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O3, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma. Bluish stones are most valuable. Prices for chrysoberyls grow rapidly with weight, and clean stones bigger than 15 cts are rare and therefore an excellent investment.
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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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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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.746-1.763Not Available
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.013Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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