Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White, Blue, Green
White
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
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
2-45.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.004-0.008
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
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Spiritual Growth