1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Canada, USA
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Yellow, Green, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
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
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.75-2.80
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Granular
2.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
no true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.520-1.670
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.135-0.145
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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