Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Canada, Russia
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Black, Green, gray
Streak
Grey, gray
gray, Green
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
3.20-3.253.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.652-1.699
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Manifestation