Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Blue, Green, Colorless
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
3.20-3.252.64-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.560-1.640
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.054-0.075
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Hope
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Transformation