Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Mercury
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-64
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Renewal
Focus
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection