Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, rose
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo
Taurus
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
none
Mohs Hardness
3.5-42-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.601.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
-
Physical
Neurological
-
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Compassion
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Communication