Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
White, Blue, Green
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
2-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.023-0.028
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Peace