Origin
Madagascar
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Red, Colorless, Yellow, White
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
-
-
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
3.34-3.442.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
8-8.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Adamantine
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
1.684-1.6941.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
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
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Love
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy Amplification
Love