1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
1.2 Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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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
2.80-2.952.57-2.66
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = pale yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.611-1.673Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.021-0.033Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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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