Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White, Blue, Green
Reddish, White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
-
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
2-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.105-0.135
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
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Manifestation