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Aragonite
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Astrology

Origin

Canada, Pakistan

Color

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

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

Virgo, Capricorn

Planet

-

Element of Planets

Earth

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

-

Not to wear with

-

Powers

Protection

Birthstone

Planetary

-

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.17
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.525-1.686
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.155
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Promotes focus and concentration

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health

Respiratory

Poor

Reproductive

-

Digestive

-

Psychology

Stability

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Centering

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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. 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, gray, orange.
  • Chemical Formula: CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.
  • Powers: Protection.