1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Grey, Green
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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
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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
insoluble in water
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.22-3.40
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.668-1.703
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
monoclinic
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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