Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
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
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.022.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
none
Mohs Hardness
-99992-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
Refractive Index
-99991.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication