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Cuprite Facts



Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa

Color
Red, Brown, Black

Streak
Brownish, Red

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

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine

Pleochroism
visible

Dispersion
0.05 27

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index
2.849

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
cubic

Birefringence
-9999

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Poor

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Vitality

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Cuprite Effects

Cuprites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Cuprite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Cuprite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Cuprite Benefits can be reaped, when Cuprite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

Red Gemstones

Cuprite Specifications

Cuprite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Cuprite, we provide you with a few prominent Cuprite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Cuprite. It is mainly composed of Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.

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