Origin
Russia
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, Brown, Violet
Streak
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Black
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.405.06-5.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Poor on [111].
Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.25
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu5FeS4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Weak
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.668-1.703-9999
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
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Creativity