Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Madagascar
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Balance