1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Brazil, China, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Switzerland
1.2 Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Mars, Venus
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
When Fe-rich
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
monoclinic
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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