Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Canada
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
3.20-3.253.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.028-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Grounding
Transformation