1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Green, Brown
Brown, pink, orange, Red
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), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
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{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Silky, Greasy, Fibrous
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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