Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Vesta
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Psychic Abilities