Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
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Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
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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
2.50-2.803.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(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
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.531-1.6001.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0370.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Creativity
Renewal
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love