1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Canada
1.2 Color
Green
Brown, pink, orange, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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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
Protection, Wealth
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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
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Poor
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Silky, Greasy, Fibrous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.672-1.708
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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
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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