Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Blue, Green, Colorless
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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.64-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.560-1.640
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.054-0.075
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Hope
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Transformation