Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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
3.20-3.251.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {10bar10}
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
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
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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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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Spiritual Growth