Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Blue
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
Mercury
Venus
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Emotional healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Emotional Healing