1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
India, Brazil, China, Australia
1.2 Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
Green, Red, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
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2.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.53-1.54
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.004
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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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