Origin
-
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown
Colorless, White, Greenish
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.90-3.02
Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Indistinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.57-1.58
1.587-1.642
Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999
0.028-0.032
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Psychology
Confidence
Self-awareness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Confidence
Higher Awareness