1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Pakistan
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
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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
Projective, Receptive
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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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.686Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.155Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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