1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Russia
1.2 Color
Green
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Brown, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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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, Wealth
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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
1.54-1.553.87-4.14
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Poor
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Very weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.64-1.692.583-2.741
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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