Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
Grey, gray
Red
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
3.20-3.253.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sectile
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.626-1.629
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Vitality