Origin
Brazil
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
Red, pink, Black, orange
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.509-1.7201.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.191-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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
Calming
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Energy