Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
White, Blue, Green
Reddish, Black
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.454.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
None
Mohs Hardness
2-45.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.570-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.023-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
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
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Communication
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Communication
Grounding