1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
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
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
When Fe-rich
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.460-1.570
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
monoclinic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.023-0.050
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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