Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
3.20-3.252.58-2.64
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
None
Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.530-1.540
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.004
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Abundance