Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Streak
White, Blue, Green
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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
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.82-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
none
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.763-1.793
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.023-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Harmony