Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
India, China
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
S8
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
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.680-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Protection