1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Blue, Green
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Blue, Green
Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
Effervesces in cold
Soluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
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3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.688Not Available
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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