1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Virgo
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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
2.55-2.573.22-3.40
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.668-1.703
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.024-0.030
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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