Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.553.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony 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
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Grounding