1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Green, White, Green, Brown, Colorless, Green, White, White
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
1.3 Streak
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
2.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Good/distinct on [210]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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Transparent
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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