Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.575-1.588
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.012-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Improves cognitive function
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Balance