Origin
Russia
Austria, India
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
White
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
Aries
Planet
Mercury
Mercury
Element of Planets
Earth
Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.64-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Renewal
Prosperity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Prosperity