Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Streak
White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.554.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
-99990.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Creativity