Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Brazil
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
Grey, gray
Brown, Yellow, 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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Soluble
Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.06-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
visible
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.027-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances mental clarity
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Joy