1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
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Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.002.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.763-1.7931.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Color grading system
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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