Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
gray
Grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0200.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Grounding