1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
1.3 Streak
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
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
Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7381.460-1.570
1
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
TransparentWalter Schumann
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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