Origin
Russia
Italy
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Blue, Green
Streak
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Blue, Green
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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
Effervesces in cold
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.404-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-64
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Communication