Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
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
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.1550.019-0.025
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
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Communication