Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
-
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
-
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Creativity
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Communication