Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
-
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
-
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Protection