1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Sri Lanka, Burma, USA, Russia
1.2 Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
Yellow, Brown, pink, Colorless
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
2.55-2.573.46-3.50
1
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.665-1.712
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.036-0.042
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3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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