Origin
China, Pakistan
Russia
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
gray
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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
3.85-3.943.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.024-0.030
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
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love