Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
-
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
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.90-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
none
None
Mohs Hardness
2-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.621-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Mental Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Heart Healing