Origin
Canada, Pakistan
USA
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
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
-
-
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.965.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.686-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Centering
Grounding