Origin
China, South Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Yellow, Brown
Green
Streak
-
None
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Bast
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.641.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Health