Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Pisces
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Stability
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Protection