1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy, China
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good/distinct on [210]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Pale green to pale orange
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.650-1.680
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.0210.009-0.011
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Transparent
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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