1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
1.2 Color
Green, Greenish, Blue, Red
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, 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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.57-2.66
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.543Not Available
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.009Not Available
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0.296
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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