1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
Green, Grey, Green, White
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
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2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.518-1.561
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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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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