1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
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
3.20-3.253.93-4.73
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{110} and {111}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.810-2.024
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.047-0.055
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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