Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Green
Streak
Grey, gray
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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
3.20-3.252.60-3.02
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.571-1.597
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Spiritual Enlightenment