APPLICATIONS: | Gemstone. |
ASSOCIATED MINERALS: | Chrysoberyl (color changing variety). |
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: | Scorpio. |
BIREFRINGENCE: | 0.009. |
BIRTHSTONE: | June. |
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE: | BeAl2 O4 , Beryllium Aluminum Oxide. |
CLEAVAGE: | Good in one direction, imperfect in another. |
COLOR: | Varies from red to green. |
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: | Orthorhombic. |
GENERAL INFORMATION: | Index of refraction is 1.745 - 1.757. Twins & Triplets. |
GEOGRAPHY: | Africa. |
HARDNESS: | 8.5. |
METAPHYSICAL: | It has been used for synthesis between the base chakra, heart chakra and third-eye chakra. It has produced excellent results in astral travel via the spectrum of color. This crystal can help you to return to the beginning of ones origin of development, helping to attain higher realization. It has regenerative power and enhances the rebirth of the inner and outer self. Produces qualities of expansiveness, creativity and awareness in the realm of manifestation. It helps in centering the self, reinforcing self-esteem and augmenting ones ability to experience joy and to acknowledge and appreciate the connection plane of nature. Helps in the alignment of mental, emotional and etheric bodies, creating a balance emotional state. It has been used in the Orient to bring good fortune to it's owner. |
PHYSICAL: | It has been used to treat disorders of the spleen, testicles, pancreas and the regeneration of neurological tissues on the cellular level. It helps with diseases of the nervous system and leukemia. |
PLEOCHROIC: | Strong. |
VIBRATES: | To the number 5. |
