Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Virgo
Planet
Venus
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
none
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
2-46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Harmony