Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Italy
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
3.20-3.253.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.668-1.703
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.024-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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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Psychology
Grounding
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace