1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
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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
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
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none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
2 Optical Properties
2.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
2.3 Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
None
2.6 Dispersion
2.8 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
2.9 Refractive Index
2.10 Optic Character
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2.11 Crystal System
2.12 Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.010-0.014
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0.296
2.13 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
3 Benefits
3.1 Physical
3.1.1 Neurological
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3.1.2 Cardiovascular
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3.1.3 Respiratory
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3.1.4 Reproductive
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3.1.5 Digestive
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3.2 Psychology
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3.3 Healing
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3.4 Qualities Associated
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