1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
1.2 Color
Green
Green, Green, White, 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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.502.55-2.57
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.700-1.7251.522-1.530
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.002-0.0120.008-0.010
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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