1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Mozambique
1.2 Color
Black, White, Greenish, Brown
Scarlet, Red
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White
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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
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
Green stones strong: (dark) bluish-green brownish-red (yellowish)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.673-1.7312.19-2.34
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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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