1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
1.2 Color
Green
Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
1.3 Streak
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Brownish, White, Brownish, White
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
2.58-2.643.55-3.73
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2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.730-1.760
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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