Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Streak
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Red
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
3.22-3.403.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-64-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.85-1.92
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Spiritual Awareness