Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Brown, Black, Blue
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
-
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
2.652.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
-99997.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0090.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Improves digestion and metabolism
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
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love