Astrology
Origin
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Green, Black
Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, gray
Streak
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
visible
Dispersion
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Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Refractive Index
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1.696-1.702
Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
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0.005
Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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