Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Green, Blue, Colorless
Streak
Grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth
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
3.20-3.252.42-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
[010] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.54-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.560-1.594
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.031
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Harmony