1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
visible
3.3 Dispersion
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
cubic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available