Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.255.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Balance & Clarity