1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra
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
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
2.80-2.903.22-3.40
1
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
1,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.668-1.703
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.024-0.030
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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