Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
gray
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
-
-
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
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.942.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
-
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
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Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication