Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
weak to none
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Peace