1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Blue
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini
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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
Protection, Love, Money
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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
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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
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
none
perfect along {110}.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
moderate
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.613-1.628
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.1560.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
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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