Origin
Russia
Spain, China
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
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Scarlet, Red
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
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Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-62-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7032.905-3.25
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
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Manifestation