1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.79-3.94
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
Poor
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.670-1.734
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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