1 Astrology
1.3 Origin
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.8 Color
Green, Yellow
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
1.11 Streak
1.14 For which Rashi?
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1.17 Planet
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1.20 Element of Planets
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2.1 Energy
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2.4 How to Wear?
2.4.1 Finger
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2.5.2 Ring Metal
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2.6 Deities
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3.2 Not to wear with
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4.2 Powers
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4.5 Birthstone
4.6.1 Planetary
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4.8.1 Talisman
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5 Physical Properties
5.1 Tenacity
5.2 Solubility
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5.3 Durability
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5.4 Specific Gravity
5.13 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
5.15 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100} and {110}
5.16 Mohs Hardness
8.1 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
9 Optical Properties
9.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
9.2 Pleochroism
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9.4 Dispersion
9.8 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Transparent, Translucent
9.10 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.540-1.550
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3.25
9.17 Optic Character
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9.20 Crystal System
9.23 Birefringence
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11.3 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
13 Benefits
13.1 Physical
13.1.2 Neurological
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13.2.1 Cardiovascular
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13.3.1 Respiratory
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13.4.1 Reproductive
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13.4.3 Digestive
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13.6 Psychology
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13.8 Healing
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13.10 Qualities Associated
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