1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
Green
gray, White, gray, White
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
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.909Not Available
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
3.8 Birefringence
0.254Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony 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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