Origin
Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, 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
2.90-3.142.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
none
Mohs Hardness
7.5-82-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.023-0.050
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
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Communication