Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
-
Brown
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.624.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
-
Pleochroism
-
none.
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5712.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.008-0.014-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection