1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
White
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
1.3 Streak
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
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.20-3.25
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good/distinct on [210]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.650-1.680
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009-0.011
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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