Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Southern and central Africa
Color
Strong pink, pink
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
-
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Taurus
Planet
Venus
Venus
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
Mohs Hardness
72-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Love
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Communication