1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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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
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.530Not Available
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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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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
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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