1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, blue
Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia
1.2 Color
White
Green, Brown, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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
2.74-2.903.25-3.45
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
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Good on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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X = colorless to green; Y = colorless
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.6451.660-1.685
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.0380.012-0.017
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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