Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
Aries
Planet
Mercury
Mars
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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Black Madonna, Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.63-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67
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
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.54-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Opaque
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Courage
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Detoxification