Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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
3.79-3.942.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
none
Mohs Hardness
42-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Communication