Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
H₂SO₄
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
none
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Transformation
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Communication