Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
White, Blue, Green
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
Venus
Mercury
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
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
2.00-2.453.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
2-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Love