Origin
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Australia
Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.982.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
-
Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
none
Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0160.156
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Activation
Purity