Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
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Brownish, Red
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Neptune, Tiamat
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.905.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
visible
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.562-1.6152.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.003-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Vitality