Origin
Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
none
Mohs Hardness
5-62-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Communication