Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
White
White
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
2.93-2.963.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.686-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Emotional Healing