Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Green, Grey, White
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
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-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-62-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Emotional Healing