1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green
Black, Reddish, gray
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
1.54-1.555.51-5.64
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ag 3AsS 3Michael 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
Moderate; cochineal-red to blood-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Rarely transparentMore from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.64-1.692.792-3.087
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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