Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, gray
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
Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.56-1.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.010-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace