Origin
Russia
Austria, Mexico, China
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Colorless, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Violet, Blue, gray
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{001}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KMg(SO4)Cl
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Visible: X = violet
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.494
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.022
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
Adaptability
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Balance