Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.401.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Spiritual Growth