1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Blue
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
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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
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
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.909Not Available
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.108-0.254Not Available
0
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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