Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Australia, Mexico
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Blue, Violet, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
-
-
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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.966.30-6.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.877-1.894
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1550.017
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Peace