Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
-
Planet
Venus
Venus
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
none
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2-47.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Self-Realization