1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
Grey, Black, gray
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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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Protection, Healing
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
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
Marked
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.45-2.621.530-1.543
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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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3.9 Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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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