Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.63-3.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Absent
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.770-1.780
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Emotional Healing