1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
Greenish, White, Greenish, White, Greenish, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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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Gaia, Goddess, The All
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
insoluble
Decomposed by acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
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2.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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