Origin
Switzerland
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White, gray
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
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.82.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
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
1.736-1.7621.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.0040-0.0070
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
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love