1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, White, Green
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
1,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.01400.024-0.030
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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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