1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
1.3 Streak
Grey, gray
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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2
10
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
3.3 Dispersion
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.680
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.011
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available