Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
White
Reddish, Black
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
-
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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
2.93-2.964.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(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
0.170.03
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
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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
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Centering
Grounding