Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
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Grey, Yellow, gray
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
-
-
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
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.027-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
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
Self-acceptance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Emotional Balance