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Aragonite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Pakistan

1.2 Color

Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn

1.5 Planet

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Goddess

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Dilute acid

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

3.2 Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.525-1.686
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.155
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Aragonite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Aragonite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Aragonite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Aragonite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Aragonite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Aragonite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Canada and Pakistan.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange.
  • Chemical Formula: CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.
  • Powers: Protection.