Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, Green
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
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
3.20-3.252.56-2.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
two or three
Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.518-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic or monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.008-0.010
0
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
Flexibility
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Balance