Origin
Australia
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Red, pink, rose, Brown
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
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
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
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
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-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.772.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.735-1.7561.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.017-0.0190.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Love
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Chakra
Love