1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Green, Brown
Reddish, White, Violet, gray, Black, Reddish, White, Violet, gray, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
Courage, Protection
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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
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gems
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
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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