Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Colorless, Yellow, White
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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Partially soluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.251.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
5.52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.470-1.491
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.021
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Balance