1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Brazil
1.2 Color
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?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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
Protection, Healing
Healing
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
2.58-2.643.50-3.60
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.720-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
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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