Origin
Russia
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Brownish
Green
Streak
White
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
Brittle
-
Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.971.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.6071.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Health