Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Psychic Abilities