1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
India
1.2 Color
Green, Grey, Green, White
Colorless, White, Yellow, Green, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
2.60-3.022.33-2.37
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.530-1.536
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
tetragonal
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
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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