1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
USA, Brazyl, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Green
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
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
1.54-1.552.90-2.98
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.650-1.695
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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