1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Brazil
1.2 Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
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Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
1.4 For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
Pisces
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
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.50-3.60
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2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
X = emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.720-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.037-0.061
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gems
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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