Origin
Russia
China, Pakistan
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
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gray
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
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
Creativity