1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
1.2 Color
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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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Protection, Healing
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
3.23-3.262.58-2.64
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.635-1.6711.530-1.543
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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