Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Mexico, Canada
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Colorless, White, Blue, Red, Reddish, Brownish
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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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.251.993
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KCl
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Visible in colored crystals
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.4903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
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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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace