Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Green, Brown
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
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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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.39-4.002.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
None
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.48-1.701.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
Supports healthy digestion
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Digestive
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Psychology
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Communication
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Courage