Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Brownish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-43.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
visible
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.050.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.8491.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Vitality
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Centering