Origin
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
USA
Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
White
Greenish, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.983.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.653-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0160.038-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Activation
Emotional Healing