Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
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Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
Grey, gray
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.55.0-6.0
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
X = blue
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.680-1.698
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.005-0.008
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Clear Thinking