1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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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, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
From the Congo
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.573Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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