Origin
Russia
Mexico
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Streak
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White, Green
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
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Planet
Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.404.32-4.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.708-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.031-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Joy
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Joy