Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, gray
Streak
Grey, gray
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.254.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6802.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Awareness