Origin
Russia
USA
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
Heart opening
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Heart Healing