Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
Mercury
Mars
Element of Planets
Earth
Air
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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Healing, Protection
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
3.22-3.402.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Nurturing