Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Gaia
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Dilute acid
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.170.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Stability
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Harmony