Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth, Water
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
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-48.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1550.007-0.013
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Transformation