Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
Reddish, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
4.76-5.033.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
-99991.668-1.703
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Renewal
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Love