Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow
Streak
Grey, gray
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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
3.20-3.253.93-4.73
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.810-2.024
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Vitality