Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Madagascar
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
Grey, gray
Reddish, Brown
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.79-1.807
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
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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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Balance