1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
1.2 Color
Brown, Brown, Green, Green, gray, White
Green, Blue
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini
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, Love, Money
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
3.15-3.2592.60-2.85
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.625-1.7181.52-1.66
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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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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