Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.862.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
none.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.591.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.004-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Harmony
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Creativity