Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.52.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Spiritual Protection