Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
-
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Taurus
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
none
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.7601.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
-
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Communication