Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.032.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Poor
none
Mohs Hardness
72-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0060.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Communication