Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.772.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Purity