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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
1.2 Color
Green
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
1.5 Planet
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Sun
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
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Goddess
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.12 Powers
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Protection
1.13 Birthstone
1.13.1 Planetary
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1.14.1 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
2.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.7 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
2.8 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
2.9 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite
0.007 1
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.525-1.686
Agate Opal
1 3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.155
Achroite
0 0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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