Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Strong pink, pink
Streak
Grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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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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
3.20-3.252.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.544-1.553
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Love