1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green
1.2 Color
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
Green, Blue, gray
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Neptune
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Courage, Love
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.30-2.90
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Good to perfect_usually N/A
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.610-1.650
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Triclinic
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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