1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.80-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
visible
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
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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