Origin
Italy
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
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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
3.355-3.4332.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
-99997.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
In thick sections
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.565-1.602
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
Transparent
-
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
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Love