1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
USA
1.2 Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
Red, Brown, Brown, Red, Yellow, pink
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
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.06-3.19
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.627-1.663
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
3.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.032-0.035
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent
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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