Origin
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Blue, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.982.64-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.560-1.640
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0160.054-0.075
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Hope
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Activation
Transformation