Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Yellow, Green, Blue
Streak
Brownish, Red
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Ammon
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.75-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
no true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Adamantine
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
None
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.8491.520-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.135-0.145
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Prosperity