1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
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1.2 Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.611-1.6731.518-1.561
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Gems
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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