Origin
Italy
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Green
Streak
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None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4331.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Poor
Mohs Hardness
-99996.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
In thick sections
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Health