1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
Sagittarius, 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
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
3.25-4.103.65-4.55
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.735-1.790
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.254Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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