1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Russia
1.2 Color
Blue
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Brown, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
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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
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
3.70-3.953.87-4.14
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Very weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9092.583-2.741
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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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