1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Green
1.3 Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
3.28-3.443.20-3.30
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.674-1.764
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.014-0.016
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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