Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red
Streak
Grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
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
3.20-3.253.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
none, may show indistinct parting
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,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
None
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.010-0.014
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
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Inspiration