Origin
Canada, Pakistan
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
White
White
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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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1550.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Spiritual Awakening