Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White, Blue, Green
Grey, gray
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
2.00-2.453.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
2-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Grounding