Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Russia
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
Mars
Mercury
Element of Planets
Air
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
Healing, Protection
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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
2.58-2.913.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.5401.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Love