Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
White
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
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White
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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Spiritual Awakening