Origin
Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.89-4.182.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
none
Mohs Hardness
5.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.687-1.7231.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Optimism
Communication
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Communication