1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India, China
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
polyatomic nonmetal
Water
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.00-2.45
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.460-1.570
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.023-0.050
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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