Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
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
3.20-3.253.52-3.54
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.843-2.110
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.100-0.192
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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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Clarity