1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Colorless, White
Grey, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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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
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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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insoluble in water
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.582.51-2.63
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2.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6081.530-1.575
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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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