1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
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1.2 Color
Green
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
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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
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
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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
3.25-4.102.59-2.60
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.583-1.614
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
3.8 Birefringence
0.254Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentAnthony et al
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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