Origin
Brazil
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Yellow
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
insoluble in water
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.202.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Abundance
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Love