1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Brazil
1.4 Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black
1.8 Streak
Red
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
1.10 For which Rashi?
1.12 Planet
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1.14 Element of Planets
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1.17 Energy
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1.18 How to Wear?
1.18.1 Finger
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2.1.1 Ring Metal
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2.3 Deities
2.5 Not to wear with
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2.7 Powers
2.8 Birthstone
2.8.1 Planetary
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2.8.2 Talisman
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3 Physical Properties
3.1 Tenacity
4.2 Solubility
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4.3 Durability
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4.7 Specific Gravity
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6.4 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
6.5 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
6.6 Mohs Hardness
6.14 Chemical Composition
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(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
7 Optical Properties
7.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
7.2 Pleochroism
visible
X = emerald green
7.3 Dispersion
9.5 Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
9.6 Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.720-1.778
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3.25
9.7 Optic Character
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9.8 Crystal System
9.9 Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.037-0.061
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0.296
9.10 Clarity
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
10 Benefits
10.1 Physical
10.1.1 Neurological
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10.1.2 Cardiovascular
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10.1.3 Respiratory
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10.1.4 Reproductive
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10.1.5 Digestive
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10.2 Psychology
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10.3 Healing
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10.4 Qualities Associated
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