1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
1.3 Streak
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
Effervesces in cold
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{010} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
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3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.701-1.724
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.005-0.007
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Transparent
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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