Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
-
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
none
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
2-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Courage