Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Colorless, White, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Brown
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.454.3-5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
none
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
2-43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
BaSO4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.634-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Vitality