Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green
Red, gray
Streak
None
Red, Black
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.554.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.692.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0360.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Awareness