1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
White
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
4.28-4.422.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0120.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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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