Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Ethiopia
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Cupid
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Astral Projection, Psychicism
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
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hot salt water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.251.98-2.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
None
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 · nH2O
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.37-1.52
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
0
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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-
Respiratory
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-
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Creativity