Origin
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Green
Streak
White
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.982.66-2.86
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.59
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0160.004-0.010
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Activation
Creativity