Origin
Russia
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Green, White, Blue
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
Virgo
Planet
Mercury
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Renewal
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Harmony