Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Green, Blue, Yellow, 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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.538-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Renewal
Adaptability
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Grounding