Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Yellow, pink
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
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2-45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.029-0.032
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
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Heart Healing