Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
White
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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.792.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
none
Mohs Hardness
2.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.4921.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Communication