Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
orange
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.562.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{010} Good
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
-99997.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.1660.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Confidence
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Love