Origin
Madagascar
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
White, Colorless, Yellow
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.342.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
-99997.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empathy
Love
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Love