1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, South Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
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Greenish, White, Greenish, White, Greenish, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
Virgo
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
Bast
Gaia, Goddess, The All
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Money, Protection
Healing
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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Decomposed by acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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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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