1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Russia
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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