1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, India, green
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
White
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
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White, Brownish, Brownish, White
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.696.86-7.03
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.990-2.105
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.096-0.098
0
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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