Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
USA
Color
White, Yellow
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
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Reddish, 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
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.625.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.571-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.008-0.014-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding