1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Colorless, Green
Green, Yellow
1.3 Streak
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.252.58-2.80
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
2.6 Cleavage
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.658-1.6781.530-1.575
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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