1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
the type locality
1.2 Color
Yellow, Green, Black
Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
Blue
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
perfect along [010] and [100]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Translucent
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)
Translucent
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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