Origin
Afghanistan
Russia
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.143.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.668-1.703
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Love