Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
White
Green
Streak
-
None
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Neptune, Tiamat
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.901.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
-
Psychology
Purity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Health