Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
2-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Spiritual Awakening