1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
none
perfect along {110}.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
moderate
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.613-1.628
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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