Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Brown
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.25-3.28
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.674-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
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