Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, pink, Black, orange
Streak
Grey, gray
White
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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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
None
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Energy