Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.56-2.62
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.518-1.534
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.1550.006-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Harmony