Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
Venus
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
none
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
2-44-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Inner Peace