Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
None
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.555.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
-
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.692.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0360.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Grounding