Origin
Russia
Switzerland
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Reddish, Black, Brown, gray
Streak
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White
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
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.82-3.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.21
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7032.488-2.562
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.073
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
Renewal
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
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