1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India, Italy
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
White, Reddish
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
1.5 Planet
Not Available
Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
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Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Color grading system
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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