1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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2.3 Durability
Not Available
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.79-3.943.70-3.95
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
2.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
1,1 basal.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.655-1.909
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
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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