1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil
USA, Southern and central Africa, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
insoluble in water
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.202.44-2.62
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.560-1.571
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.014
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
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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