1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
Russia, green, violet, Yellow, blue, green, violet, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Yellow, Green, Black
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
1,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Common trichroism: light green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
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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
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems
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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