Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Gemini
Planet
Venus
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water, Air
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
2.00-2.453.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2-43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Divine Guidance