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
Element of Planets
-
Water
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
none
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Refractive Index
1.760
1.460-1.570
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.014
0.023-0.050
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Neurological
-
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Inspiration
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Communication