Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.772.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
colorless.
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Centering