1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
1.2 Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
Green, Green, White, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
moderate
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.522-1.530
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.008-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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