Origin
Russia
Madagascar, Sri Lanka
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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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
3.22-3.403.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-68
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.780
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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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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Psychology
Renewal
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Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Grounding