1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Leo, Cancer, Leo, Cancer, Leo
1.5 Planet
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Mars, Saturn
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
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26Not Available
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.635-1.671Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
0.033-0.042Not Available
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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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