1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa, green
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Green
1.3 Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
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
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2CO3(OH)2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.655-1.909
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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