Astrology
Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
White
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.17-3.18
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.686
1.665-1.667
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.155
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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