Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
USA
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Streak
Grey, gray
Yellow, yellowish orange
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.255.50-5.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Mohs Hardness
5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Very weak
Dispersion
0.010.16
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6802.013-2.029
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.016
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Grounding
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