1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
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
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2.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.873.70-3.95
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
None
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.655-1.909
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.108-0.254
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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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