1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
India, China
1.2 Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
Earth
polyatomic nonmetal
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95Not Available
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
(e.g. graphite).
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.611-1.673Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.021-0.033Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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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