1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
USA, Southern and central Africa, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.28-4.422.44-2.62
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.560-1.571
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
Translucent
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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