Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3923.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Faint
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Grounding