1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.79-3.943.22-3.40
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
1,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.668-1.703
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.024-0.030
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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