Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
White, Blue, Green
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.17-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
none
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.665-1.667
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.023-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Creativity