1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius
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
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Goddess Whope
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.55-2.70
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
2.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Absent
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.530-1.543
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.003-0.009
0
0.296
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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