1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Brazil
India, China
1.2 Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
1.3 Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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polyatomic nonmetal
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60Not Available
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
(e.g. graphite).
2.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
X = emerald green
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.778Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.037-0.061Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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