Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
None
Reddish, Black
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.554.76-5.03
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
-
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.69-9999
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
-
Birefringence
0.036-9999
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Insight
Healing
Physical healing
-
Qualities Associated
Health
Grounding