Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
Earth
Air
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
Healing, Protection
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
2.93-2.962.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Nurturing