1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
Colorless
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
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.80-2.95
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Distinct on [001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
visible
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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