Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Australia
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
none
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Purity