Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Gemini
Planet
-
Mercury
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Jupiter/Neptune
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Dilute acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.16-3.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Blue stones – strong
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.628-1.651
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.1550.002-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances communication and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Manifestation