Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.793.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.4921.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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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
Harmony
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Love