1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
From the Congo
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.554-1.573
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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