Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love