Origin
Russia
Canada, Russia
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Black, Green, gray
Streak
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gray, 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
-
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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
3.22-3.403.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.652-1.699
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Insight
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Manifestation