Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
Yellow
Streak
White
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
2.05-2.08
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Refractive Index
1.635-1.671
1.958-2.245
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.033-0.042
0.291
Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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