Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
Grey, gray
orange
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
3.20-3.253.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6802.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Vitality