1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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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
Protection, Healing
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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
2.58-2.643.23-3.26
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2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
colorless.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.635-1.671
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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