Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Venus
Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
none
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
2-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.023-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Protection