Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Divine Guidance