Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
Protection, Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1550.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Abundance