Origin
Russia
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, pink, Black, orange
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
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
None
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
None
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.024-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Energy