1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, Red, orange
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.22-3.40
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.668-1.703
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.024-0.030
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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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