Origin
Russia
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Color
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
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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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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Common trichroism: light green
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.518-1.561
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Renewal
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Clarity