Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
gray
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.52.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
5.5-62-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Peace
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Communication