Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Brown, Black
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Sagittarius
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Nerthus
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.651.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor
Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Grounding
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Health