Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Love