1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Southern and central Africa, green
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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
Protection, Healing
Protection
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
2.58-2.643.25-4.10
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Cu2CO3(OH)2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.655-1.909
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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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