1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Mexico
USA, Southern and central Africa, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Brown, Green, Green, Black
White, Yellow
1.3 Streak
Greenish, gray, Greenish, gray
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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
3.19-3.562.44-2.62
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.671-1.7741.560-1.571
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
monoclinic
3.8 Birefringence
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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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