Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Russia
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.30-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{111} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
ModerateArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.494-1.504
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Emotional Healing