1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Brazyl, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
1.2 Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Green, Green, White, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.982.55-2.57
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.522-1.530
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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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