1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa, green
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, 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
2.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.203.25-4.10
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
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1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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