1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
Brown, Black, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.8 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.9 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
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2.10 Mohs Hardness
2.12 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.611-1.6731.544-1.553
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve 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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