Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Grey, Green
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.682.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
8-8.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.719-1.7391.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Spiritual Protection