Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
Streak
Grey, gray
White
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.40-3.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.701-1.724
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.005-0.007
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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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Spiritual Awakening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Inner Peace