1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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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
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
[100] [001] perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
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3.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.85-1.92
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
Translucent
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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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