1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
visible
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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