Origin
USA
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
White, Brown, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.396-3.4432.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
3-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.6721.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-acceptance
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Love