Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Green
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
3.22-3.402.66-2.86
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.59
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.004-0.010
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
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Creativity