Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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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
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Self-acceptance
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Love