Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Russia
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.87
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
cubic
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
-
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality