Origin
USA
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Yellow, yellowish 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
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.902.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Very weak
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.160.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0160.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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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
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Love
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Love