Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Green
Streak
gray
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.51.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Health