Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Colorless, White, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Brown
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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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.404.3-5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BaSO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.634-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Vitality