1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Green
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
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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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
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3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.909Not Available
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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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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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