Origin
Canada, Pakistan
USA
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Colorless, White, Yellow
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
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.79-2.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.552-1.562
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Harmony