1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Aries, Capricorn, Aries, Capricorn, Aries, Capricorn
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
1.9 Deities
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Black Madonna, Isis, Horus
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
3.20-3.25Not Available
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.680Not Available
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.011Not Available
0
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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