Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Green
Streak
White, Blue, Green
None
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.451.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Poor
Mohs Hardness
2-46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.036
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
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Health