Origin
India
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Blue, Greenish
Green
Streak
Blue, White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
3-46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.5421.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Love