1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
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Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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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
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.53-1.55Not 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
Transparent to translucent
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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