Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Grey, Green
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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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
3.62-3.682.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
8-8.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.719-1.7391.650-1.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Spiritual Activation