Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Red
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Aries
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
Mars
Mercury
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Courage
Renewal
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Love