Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Grey, gray
Reddish, 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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Manifestation